Lot 64
Johnson, Lyndon B. -- TLS as President Thanking His Secretary of Defense For His Birthday Present (1908-73) 36th President of the United States (1963-69). Typed letter signed "Lyndon B. Johnson" as President, one page, on pale green "The White House" letterhead, 8¾ x 6¾", Washington, Aug. 31, 1965. To "Honorable and Mrs. Robert McNamara." The President writes, "Dear Marg and Bob: Nothing could have pleased me more than the collection of photographs of Bird at the Ranch. This was a wonderful way for you to remember my birthday and I do thank you. With appreciation and best wishes…" One horizontal fold passes through the signature. Fine condition. Bob McNamara served as Secretary of Defense for JFK and LBJ, from 1961-68. President Johnson had celebrated his 57th birthday (August 27th) with Lady Bird at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas, then returned to Washington on August 30th. The Ranch was where he was born, lived, died, and was buried. After his death in 1973, Mrs. Johnson continued to live there part-time until her death in 2007. Estimate Value $500 - UP
Estate of Robert S. McNamara.
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